Chromogranin A (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CGRN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7954

Synonyms

CGA

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred if Waitākere

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
Plain tube or SST
5-10 mL blood

Laboratory instruction:
Allow sample to clot. Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze.
Min vol. >1 mL serum.
Plasma unsuitable.

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